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Set on a steep hillside facing the glistening
glaciers of the Meije, the Plateau d'Emparis is the
perfect site for hiking where you can discover an
exceptional variety of flora. There are many
opportunities for sporting activities such as
mountaineering, via ferrata, canyoning, paragliding,
mountain biking and rafting. The more leisurely
pursuits of fishing, mini golf and tennis are also
available. For water sports the Lac du Chambon 15km
from La Grave provides Windsurfing, canoes, and
pedaloes.
Bordering the superb Parc National des Ecrins, and at
the foot of the magnificent ‘La Meije’
mountain (3983m), La Grave is easily accessed from
Grenoble (77km) by main trunk road. It is just after
Les Deux Alpes on the way to Briançon.
Places of interest in La Grave
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The Lautaret Alpine Garden: One of the most beautiful
landscaped gardens in Europe. This enchanting garden
is situated in a magnificent setting overlooking the
Meije. Discover the dazzling beauty and infinite
diversity of flowers from the Alps and other mountain
regions of the world…
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Grotte de Glace: A grotto has been dug and sculpted
out of the ice, where you can learn about the amazing
world of glaciers from the interior and observe deep,
natural crevasses 30 metres below the surface,
together with a world of ice-sculptures, created by a
team of artists. Take the Meiji cable car from La
Grave. Open all summer: - 3, 5€ per person; 2,
5€ for children and groups. www.grottedeglace.com
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The Glaciers de la Meije cable car: Passes over all
the different Alpine stages as it travels from 1450
metres right up to a height of 3200 metres. Enjoy
hiking, climbing, paragliding, walking; visit the ice
grotto or a crevasse; or just take in the view - the
Meije and her wonderful glaciers, Mont Blanc, the
summits of the Oisans and the Ecrins.
Children
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Most activities have initiation classes for children
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Nature walks
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Mini golf
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Visit the ice caves
Rock climbing
There are several ROCK CLIMBING SITES : LES FREAUX -
LE CHAZELET - LE PIED DU COL and a new site POINTE
TRIFIDE, 15 minutes from the top of the cable car at
3 200 metres, with six multiple pitch routes in a
high mountain environment.
Via Ferrata
Not far from the Pied du Col hamlet you will find a
shorter and easier via-ferrata than the Grand Clot
one, with a magnificent view on the Goléon and
the Agneaux mountains.
The via ferrata at the Grand Clot mines has a double
interest. It is not only the longest one in France
but its’ route follows the site of ancient
mines, whose working remains can still be seen.
Come and test your head for heights in an activity
which combines sport and culture.
Rafting
A beautiful rafting descent at the foot of the Meije
glaciers. The glaciers guarantee a superb flow of
water all summer.
Even beginners will enjoy this physically demanding
descent with thrills and excitement guaranteed.
Descent of 5 km, class 4
Price: c29€
Amenities in La Grave
Mini-supermarket, doctor/pharmacy, hairdresser, cash
point, library, a bakery, two specialist sports shops
and a garage/petrol station.
Eating Out and Entertainment in La Grave
Bars, restaurants, Cybercafe, a few interesting shops
Contacts for activities in La Grave
Mountain guides office 00 33 4 76 79 90 21 (Climbing,
Mountain bike guides, Via ferrata, Glacier hiking,
Walking, Paragliding, Canyoning, Potholing)
www.guidelagrave.com
Lac du Chambon watersports 00 33 4 76 80 10 24
(Windsurfing, canoeing)
Or contact the Tourist Office
No Limit Rafting Tel: +33 (0) 4 76 79 91 93, practice
rafting at all level. 5km slope (approx 2 hrs to
complete), 28€ per ride and per person.
Confident’Ciel, parapente, L’ ecole de
parapente de la Meije. Experience the feeling of
flying with an expert monitor. Price 120€ per
ride. Contact: +33476 799 021 or Mr Francois Pinatel.
All the above information is for information only.
For up-to-date info please visit the resort tourist
office website
La Grave Tourist
Office
Tel +33 4 76 79 90 05
www.lagrave-lameije.com
Access to La Grave
By Road: Driving distance from Calais 588
miles (approx 9hrs45)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble. Follow the RN91
(main road) towards Briançon.
La Grave is 77km from the motorway exit in Grenoble
and the road is easy with no access problems.
By Rail: Grenoble (3hrs from Paris by TGV).
Regular coach to La Grave (direct or via Bourg
d’Oisans) VFD +33 476 47 77 77. Taxi Pic +33
476 79 91 38. Briançon is 38 km away (via the
Lautaret pass).
Airports: Grenoble (St Geoirs) 100km –
Coach via Grenoble (Gare routiere) or Taxi
(1h45minutes).
Lyon Saint-Exupéry 150 km (about 2 hours)
Geneva 220 km (about 3 hours)
Turin 132 km
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